Page One: “Nebraska” (2013)

Written by Bob Nelson

The movie version of the opening:

The movie stays with the Man, the State Trooper tracking him down and asking a series of questions. Each of the questions can be read literally, like is the Man “okay,” where is he “headed.” The questions can also indicate issues the Man (Woody) will deal with during the course of the movie.

Director Alexander Payne on Nebraska:

Download the script here.

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